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Late-night cafe plans: A GROUP of Bishopston residents concerned about the proposed late-night opening hours of a new café on Gloucester Road, have had a response from Bristol City Council’s planning enforcement team. As reported in Bishopston Voice, in March a notification of prior approval was submitted to Bristol City Council to turn 164 Gloucester Road, a former bric-a-brac shop called BS7 Emporium, into a café. Within the notice, it was stated that the café will have an outdoor patio area and that the premises could possibly be open from 10am until 2.30am, seven days a week. Properties on Hatherley Road are adjacent to the café site, and neighbours living on this road have concerns about possible smoking fumes or late night noise, and also that the café is overlooked by a residential care home. Despite over 60 complaints being received, the original notification was subsequently withdrawn on May 16 and a new notification for flexible use put in to change an A1 shop to an A3 café/restaurant. This was accepted the same day under the central government’s General Permitted Development Order 2015. In response to this, residents called on Bristol City Council’s planning enforcement team to look into the matter. In a email that was sent to the group

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on June 13, a member of the planning enforcement team confirmed that site inspections and detailed discussions with the prospective occupier had been undertaken, that other than a deck area no other external extensions or alterations have been made to the property or the shop front and that the outdoor space will not be used by customers once the café is open. They also stated that “we have not identified any breaches of planning control and have been given certain assurances” and that they have closed their planning enforcement case as a result. If further reports are received in the future, then the planning authority can consider setting up a second case. However, concerns regarding opening hours, noise and parking have yet to be addressed, which has left the group of residents feeling frustrated. Adam Platt lives on Hatherley Road and is also the owner of two apartments that overlook 164 Gloucester Road. Speaking on behalf of residents, he said: “Opening seven days per week from 10am to 2.30am is objected to by almost everyone on the grounds of noise and light pollution, parking congestion and odours. There are neighbours next to the site with children and others overlooking the premises, plus residences for older people. “Parking in the area is already such that there are risks that emergency vehicle access may be restricted. The residential centre is just behind the premises and several need disability access as well as emergency calls by ambulances. “We urge the Licensing Authority require that the premises should only be open up to 5pm or 6pm in line with the previous use of the premises as a shop, given the location: this is a mainly residential stretch of Gloucester Road, with residential side streets. There are ample other cafe and entertainment

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residents fear concerns are going unheeded facilities along other sections of Gloucester Road.” Addressing the concerns of local residents, Martin Fodor, Green Party Councillor for Redland Ward said: “Residents are rightly worried by a proposed development that seems to be trying to create a late night venue using a garden backing on to several homes.

“The officer’s enforcement report, lists what is within the scope of the government’s ‘permitted development’ and how they have to take steps to regularise any outdoor changes at the site. It clearly explains the need for licensing if certain activities take place there, like use of music. “If the developer doesn’t

get the necessary approvals as set out they need to be aware that we’ll support a robust enforcement process. We share the residents’ concerns about a late night cafe being operated but if this is allowed then the council’s hands are tied. I do hope there will be a respectful

relationship between the cafe manager and the neighbours so any issues can be resolved and tensions can be minimised. We don’t want to see empty units along Gloucester Road but we do want activities to fit with the community.”

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Ardagh slams decision for exclusive tennis at site THE decision by Bristol City Council to invest in six tennis courts at the Ardagh has been called-in by council officials and will now be reconsidered at a sub-committee meeting to be held by 23 June. Although the £550,000 investment by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), Sport England and Bristol City Council sounds like positive news, the decision to invest in exclusive tennis courts at the Ardagh is not part of the financial plan drawn up by the Ardagh Community Trust (ACT) who have been working for years on a community-led, fully-funded project to take over the running of the entire Horfield Common site at no ongoing cost to Bristol City Council. If this goes ahead the ACT say this will leave the community project with no means of generating enough income to pay for the ongoing maintenance of the whole site. The new proposal is to upgrade six of the 11 courts

at the site, which will remain under council control and used exclusively for tennis, as part of a city-wide bid to create a ‘sustainable sports model’. It will be funded by a £350,000 investment by the Lawn Tennis Association and £200,000 from Bristol City Council. If this proposal goes ahead, users will have to pay to use gateoperated tennis facilities at the Ardagh, as well as in St George Park, Eastville Park and Canford Park, which are all due to be improved. The ACT say their alternative proposal would enable the courts to be used more widely for multi-purpose sports, such as basketball, Tai-Chi and buggyfit, as well as tennis, something that their community research supports and is wanted by young people in particular. The courts would be in use for 85-90% of the time this way, rather than 50% as proposed by the LTA. Sam Thomson, chair of the ACT, says: “We are incredibly

frustrated at the situation. Without those courts we can’t generate enough money to maintain the site and keep it as a public asset. “We are the poster kids for Community Asset Transfer but this new proposal has delayed us by a year.” Ardagh Community Trust have secured funding to make improvements to the site

and their project has the full backing of Sport England, but cannot begin the work until the ownership of the tennis courts and the question of multi-sport use is settled. They are supported by the BCR Community Partnership, councillors from across the political spectrum and local councillors in wards surrounding the site.

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Conversation, not confrontation ... BRISTOL MAYOR Marvin Rees met local people from Bishopston, Cotham and Redland on June 15 for a ‘Community Conversation’. An audience of around 50 turned up for the afternoon meeting at the Quaker House on Gloucester Road, including local councillors, representatives from community groups and local business. The tone was set to be conversational rather than confrontational as Marvin Rees explained in his introduction: “These meetings are about making the political process accessible. If I don’t know the answer I will come back to you with one.” With these positive words the audience split into three groups and the discussion began. Liz Kew, from BCR Streetscene, whose valuable work keeps the

local area looking at its best, raised the need for more support for volunteers from the council such as helping with Public Liability costs. A discussion about the need for partnership on reporting flytipping and trade waste violations arose and the issue of waste blowing on to Horfield Common on bin day. The Mayor promised to look into the public liability issue for community groups and issues of waste. Sam Thomson and Clare Bishop from the Ardagh Community Trust raised the question of why six tennis courts were added into the Lawn Tennis Association funds without consultation. They stressed the importance of the flexibility of assets at the site and the effect the decision will have on the business of private courts nearby.

Marvin Rees assured them that he will talk to the right person about it. One of the discussion groups was devoted to parking and RPZ schemes. The Mayor proposed a meeting with the transport team and Cllr Martin Fodor. Speaking to traders and business people, the Mayor suggested a discussion at the Council House to think about the principle of our high streets and be intentional about what we want our high streets to become. The accountability and fining of landlords of HMOs and the slow progress of Ashley Down railway were other topics.

Progress on the arena was raised by the Mayor himself, who held a show of hands in the room in favour of the Temple Quay site. He stressed that he wants to choose the solution that is affordable and will provide the most jobs. The Mayor praised the BCR area as one where people get engaged with actively helping in the city and most people felt the issues they’d come to raise were heard. The verdict from Sam Thomson of the Ardagh Community Trust was: “I’m feeling more optimistic than when we arrived but...we’ve been here before.”

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Specialist dementia care home opens in Redland THE red carpet was laid out at Glenview Care Home on June 4 for the formal opening of the new specialist dementia care home in Redland. Honoured guests were Her Majesty’s Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Susan Davies BEM DL, and the new Lord Mayor of Bristol, Councillor Cleo Lake, who declared the venture open. More than 50 guests attended the event at 8-9 Belvedere Road, near Durdham Down, enjoying canapes and drinks at the property, which has been converted from a former nursing home to offer roundthe-clock personalised care for individuals living with dementia. Susan Davies said: “It’s a privilege to be here. I’d like to thank the owners for investing in a dementia care home specifically bringing in therapies, treatments and activities for people with this very unpleasant and sad illness which affects all the family. There has been a vast increase

in the number of people, young, old, of all communities who will need this specific treatment. One size doesn’t fit all and this unit will have individually tailored activities and care, as dementia affects people and families in very different ways.” Cleo Lake welcomed the development explaining that dementia is on the rise among all communities. “There’s a lot of work going on to educate different people on the matter so that we have a better understanding of it,” she said. “This is a facility that is open to all communities, welcomes everyone but can also cater for our diversity. Different communities can feel encouraged and welcome and have a care plan that is specific to their cultural needs.” Glenview Care Home owner, Jasbir Baryah, attended the event with his family and thanked the team involved in the design and build of the care home, and his residential care home team for their fantastic work at both Glenview and its sister home Meadowcare. “Dementia care is changing and fast. No longer do we use the word ‘sufferer’. People are living with dementia now,” he said. Hydrotherapy baths, a sensory room, music therapy, light therapy and a range of complementary therapies such as reflexology and massage are just part of the treatments on offer. There is space for 40 residents,

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THERE are many things which help bind us together as a city, and help people feel like Bristol is their home, whether they grew up here or moved here later in life. The schools, workplaces, sports teams and distinctive neighbourhoods that we share all make up the fabric of this lively community. For many people in the city, faith communities stemming from the city’s churches, mosques, synagogues, gurdwaras, temples and meeting houses are a pivotal part of their life in Bristol. And in my time as the Member of Parliament for Bristol West, some of the most profound experiences I have had in this city have taken place in places of worship. Which, as a non-believer, is often something of a surprise! Recently, I was reminded of the contribution that faith makes to our city when I was welcomed to two special ceremonies. The Bristol and West Progressive Jewish Congregation invited me to attend their weekly Shabbat service, and Bristol’s Muslim community once again threw a huge street iftar in St Mark’s Road to celebrate the breaking of the daily Ramadan fast.

Having faith in Bristol The two events took place in very different settings – one a small, private religious liturgy; the other a public street party. But they had much in common too, uniting a community through singing, ritual and food. After the beautiful Hebrew singing during the Shabbat service, we gathered together for a kiddush meal, with delicious hummus, bread and cakes. And at sunset at the iftar, the long day of fasting came to an end with the community sharing food brought from across the city. Like most Bristolians, I am proud of our city of people who openly welcome other cultures and reject division. I am particularly proud of my multicultural constituency of Bristol West, with inhabitant speaking 91 languages, from 180 different countries of birth and following 45 different religions. This is worth celebrating. But sadly we are seeing a rise in religiously-motivated hate crime across the country. Anti-Semitic

and Islamophobic incidents are particularly worrying. I will continue to work closely with local police, the City Council and community leaders to ensure that Bristol remains a safe and welcoming home for everyone. Attending gatherings like these are so important to me. They unite people of all faiths and none, to share their experiences, their hopes and concerns, and their customs and traditions. They provide an opportunity for us all to learn about one another’s cultures and they open up doors to parts of the city which may be new to us. And sharing a meal together is one of the best ways we can all get together and find out how much we have in common. I’m honoured to have been so warmly welcomed by Bristol’s Jewish and Muslim communities, and will always work to support the many faith communities that do so much to enrich life in Bristol.

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Photos share sense of irony and mischief LOCAL photographers Paul Bullivant and Mic Warmington held an exhibition of their work at Hamilton House Gallery in Stokes Croft in June. BACK2BACK showed a selection of photographs taken in varied locations from the streets of Bristol to work in more unfamiliar lands.

Although their work is complementary, both Mic and Paul share a reflective view of the world that can be simultaneously both humorous and profound and is also often tinged by a wistful sense of irony and mischievousness. Mic exhibited poetic monochrome and striking

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Hole in one earns golfer a Porsche A BISHOPSTON resident put his golfing skills to good use at a charity golf day when he made a 195-yard hole-in-one on the 13th hole, winning him a £60,000 Porsche Macan. Bristol After Stroke were the beneficiary of a Captain’s Charity Golf Day at Bristol and Clifton Golf Club when David Battrick used his four iron to secure the Porsche – which he will now be sharing with the other three golfers he was playing with at the time. “We all put in £10 to enter for this prize,” says David, “but I almost didn't go in for the competition as I couldn't find my wallet! Luckily, I’ve been working on my swing with the club professional recently and his advice must have done the trick – the other three either hit their balls into the rough or into a bunker. Mine just went perfectly and straight into the hole. “Before we teed off, the four of us agreed to share the prize if we won – I didn’t see the ball go in unfortunately, but after it did

I had a difficult job from getting the others to concentrate on the rest of the game! David, who is 73 and lives in Bishopston, has a 20 handicap and plays a couple of rounds each week at the Clifton Club. “I still work at my daughter’s legal practice Battrick Clark helping to manage the finances, but I try to find time to get to the golf club as well,” he says. “Having had a TIA myself – a transient ischemic attack, which is a low-level stroke – I am an enthusiastic supporter of Bristol After Stroke, as I know the difference it makes to so many local lives.” Money raised by the Captain’s Charity Day, estimated to be over £30,000, is being matched by the John James Bristol Foundation. The hole was sponsored by Citimark Partnership and – fortunately – was insured against the chance of a hole-in-one. Rebecca Sheehy, the charity’s chief executive, says: “We are hugely grateful to Alan Thoy who is the captain of the Bristol and Clifton Golf Club for choosing us

as his charity and all those who contributed to make this such a successful day. Raising over £30,000 will make a massive difference to our work as every pound we raise goes a very long way. “Over the next 20 years, the number of people surviving a stroke is set to rise by a third. We want to ensure that Bristol After Stroke continues to offer the support that is desperately needed and meets the increasing

demand.” A Stroke Cafe is held near Durdham Downs on the third Wednesday of each month at Oatley Hall, St Monica Trust, Cote Lane, BS9 3UN, from 1.30pm - 3.15pm. It helps to combat the social isolation of people disabled by stroke. For more information, visit www.bristolafterstroke.org.uk. Photo courtesy of Linda Meaton Photography

Ethical lettings agency Temple Homes and Ruben Property join forces in Montpelier ETHICAL lettings and property management company Temple Homes has acquired the portfolio of Ruben Property, in a move which brings two young businesspeople together. Temple Homes was set up by Steve Mueller four years ago as an alternative to the high street property agency, as a company where the rights of tenants are held in the same regard as those of the landlord. Following consistent growth, Temple Homes has now acquired the portfolio of Ruben Property, established by Ben Dembo in the 1980s and recently taken over by his daughter and co-director Hattie. To coincide with the acquisition, Temple Homes has rebranded and has moved into the offices in Picton Street, Montpelier, occupied by Mr Dembo’s company from 1988 to 2001. The expanded Temple Homes now has some 220 properties across Bristol, a mixture of let-only and managed properties. With co-director Ms Dembo, 24,

Steve Mueller and Hattie Dembo of Temple Homes obtaining shareholding in Temple Homes in exchange for bringing her knowledge, qualifications and experience along with the Ruben Property portfolio, the pair have a solid footing on which to establish the future of their company. Ms Dembo runs the finances and day-to-day business operations at Temple Homes while Mr Mueller focuses on business growth. She said: “This partnership has given me a chance to conduct business in a way that I feel is right. “Finding a new business partner

with the same ethos and goals as me is a considerable achievement and we can now move forward with Temple Homes’ goal to change the perception of the industry.” Mr Mueller said: “We’re in a position loaded with potential. We have a large portfolio, consistent growth and a reputation for prioritising quality of service to both landlords and tenants, over profit. We have a chance here to do something new and exciting, which chimes with the culture of Bristol and is based on decency and morality, not just profit. “How does this manifest itself? It’s things like not marking up contractor costs to landlords, like keeping our tenant referencing service in house so we can build a rapport with tenants whilst also accommodating personal circumstances. We will hold viewings outside office hours and give all tenants until 10am the following morning to submit offers, so people are not rushed into decisions and so that all parties have an equal opportunity to offer.

“This approach is also of great benefit to our landlords, who can ensure their asset is let to the most suitable tenants and not the first ones through the door. “Our openness extends to the property inspections on our portfolio of managed homes, where the reports generated are sent to both our landlords and tenants to ensure our comments, positive or negative, are transparent. Our role is about creating trust and respect in relationships between tenants and landlords. "We’re still making our mark and, at the moment, I’m constantly having to convince people – especially parents of tenants – that we’re different.“It certainly feels like the right thing to be back in the home of Ben Dembo’s old offices on Picton Street. Montpelier’s a part of the city which reflects Bristol’s mixture of capitalism and socialism. The property market is somewhere where those two ideologies meet and we want it to be done the right way.”

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Bristol Arena report - the local view AN EXTRAORDINARY session of the council’s Overview and Scrutiny Management Board convened to consider the Bristol Arena Value for Money reports compiled by KPMG. Two meetings took place on Monday June 18 and Wednesday June 20 (after Bishopston Voice had gone to print), where councillors considered statements and questions, agreed how many further meetings will be required and considered the board’s feedback to Cabinet. In advance of the meetings we asked our local Councillors to give their thoughts on the reports, which were published on Monday June 11 and revealed that a city centre arena could cost £65 million more than expected. Eleanor Combley, Green Party Councillor for Bishopston and Ashley Down said: “The first thing to note about the Value for Money reports from KPMG is that they confirm that building an arena at the Temple Meads site would be good value for public money, would be affordable and would generate

cultural and social benefits for the city. “Unfortunately, the environmental impact of the different options was not in the scope of these reports, but I think most people who live around the Gloucester Road will also see the value of an arena which is sited close to a public

transport hub and in walking or cycling distance of a large section of Bristol’s population, over one which prioritises access by car, drawing more vehicles onto North Bristol’s already congested streets.” Tom Brook, Labour and Co-operative Councillor for Bishopston and Ashley Down

added: “It’s clear that the Temple Island site is very expensive, and may result in little profit or even a net financial loss to the council. But it is one that we would control the development of, and would help to meet some key socio-economic objectives. “Planning for a Filton Airfield option is much less developed, causes more leakage from the Bristol economy, and we have no guarantee that it would go ahead if Temple Island was dropped. However it is an option that presents less risk to the council.” Anthony Negus, LibDem Councillor for Cotham Ward said: “It is clear that the Arena Value for Money reports focus on the financial un-viability of building an arena on the arena island site. “These reports still do not properly address this expectation of social value and remain focused on value for money. What is the price to be paid for achieving our objectives for Bristol and standing by our original belief in our city?”

Consumers encouraged to go organic LOCAL independent stores in Redland and Bishopston have supported a campaign that encourages consumers to try organic food. On Wednesday June 13, the Organic Trade Board’s Wake Up To Organic Day saw ten stores in Bristol dish up organic breakfast tasters to local shoppers to show how easy it is to go organic. Choosing organic food and drink is continuing to grow in the UK with sales at an all-time high of £2.2bn, and it has several benefits. For example, it’s better for nature and the planet as organic farming works

uses fewer pesticides, it’s better for animal welfare and consumers will always know exactly what’s in their food as GM crops and ingredients are banned. Cara Peters from Wild Oats on Lower Redland Road told Bishopston Voice that this year they offered customers samples of their ‘Wild Overnight Oats’ recipe. Commenting further, she said: “Wild Oats are thrilled to be taking part in the Wake Up To Organic event again this year. It’s fun to offer breakfast samples and highlight some tasty ways to use our organic produce. It gets conversations started with our customers about why we feel choosing organic is a good idea. “We really want to draw attention to the benefits to body and planet of choosing organic. It’s also wonderful to know that other business all over Bristol will be getting involved with similar events.” Richard Capon from Harvest Co-op at the bottom of Gloucester Road also added: “Wake Up To Organic contacted us and we said we’d like to be involved as it’s something we have done in previous years. On Wake Up To Organic Day we offered customers tasters of organic cereals, spread and crackers, and cereal bars to get them to have a taste of organic products.

“At Harvest we want to support as many organic producers as possible, and we’re one of the few places on Gloucester Road that sell organic fruit and veg.” To find out more about Wake Up To Organic, visit https://feedyourhappy.co.uk/ blog/events/wake-up-to-organic-2018

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North Bristol Artists decorate Gromits THE Gromit Unleashed 2 is being launched on July 2nd when trail visitors can expect to see over sixty sculptures, each individually designed and decorated by high-profile artists, designers, innovators and local talent, spread across the city and the surrounding areas. North Bristol Artists are really pleased that four of their members have been selected to decorate a sculpture. Even better, Jenny Urquhart and Simon Tozer's designs were used to officially launch the trail so we're able to reveal their photos here. The other sculptures, by North Bristol Artists Rhiannon Southwell and Katie Wallis are being kept secret until the launch date. Simon Tozer says of his design: “The idea of doing Gromit as a cactus was suggested by his shape. The rounded forms of his various parts like the ears, nose and paws, plus the fact that he is sitting down made me

think he was a bit cactus like. I enjoyed painting him, especially the flowers on his nose and head, and painting his eyes on, which was the last thing I did on him. It suddenly brought him to life and made him look like Gromit. I have also painted a second Gromit, but as with most of the Gromits, he is secret until the trail begins.” Simon's wife Katie Wallis was asked to do a Feathers Mcgraw sculpture. As well as being a North Bristol Artist, textile designer Katie is one of the owners of artist cooperative Fig, on Gloucester Road. Jenny Urquhart is quite a pro when it comes to painting these sculptures. Her Shaun the Sheep was placed at Paddington Station and by the Suspension Bridge for the last trail, both sporting her trademark bright hot air balloons. This time Jenny has covered her Gromit in bright rainbows and this Gromit will be down by Chew Valley Lake. Jenny's popular and distinctive artwork can be found at Room 212 along with that of Bev Cavendar, aka The Knitted Pea, who has also designed a sculpture which is underwraps until launch day. As well as all these local artists being selected to design sculptures for the Gromit Unleashed 2 Trail, there will be a Gromit sculpture at Boston Tea Party at Gloucester Road Central. We don't yet know the design or artist who decorated him, but we understand that he will appeal to all those with a sweet tooth! You'll be able to find the BTP sculpture and all the other

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30-year celebrations FHS students take on for Clyde House Ten Tors Challenge CHILDREN, parents, grandparents, local teachers, suppliers and staff celebrates 30 years of Bishopston’s Clyde House Day Nursery. Those who came included people who attended in the early days, the nursery’s first in-house cook plus the owners from 1997 to 2016, Ian and Mel Mann, who handed over the reins to their daughter-in-law Lisa Mann. “It was fantastic to be able to celebrate with so many faces, old and new,” said Lisa. Thirty years is quite an achievement and we are delighted that our warm, friendly, family-owned childcare provision has been able to be part of the Bishopston community for so long. “Special thanks must go to our general manager, Sue Bennett,

who has been a hugely valued member of the business for 25 years.” Clyde House offers all year round full daycare for children aged between six months and five years old. Along with its sister nursery, Ashgrove Park, it offers the Government’s 15 and 30 funded hours entitlement to children aged three and above. Call 0117 951 3123 for details.

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terrain. They had to plan their route around the 10 check points they are given and navigate the course (similar to Duke of Edinburgh). This challenge helps the walkers to become independent and great team players. Jennifer Ross, Year 9 Achievement Co-ordinator at Fairfield High School comments: “We are so proud of our students for their terrific achievement. Kyle, for example, did not know his team members well before the challenge, as they came from different Scout Troops. Understandably he was slightly apprehensive, but he overcame this huge challenge with the biggest smile on his face. Well done to all involved.”

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THE annual Summer Gala returns to Fairfield High School on Wednesday 18 July from 6 8.30pm. Visitors will be treated to a variety of Performing Arts talent at the free event, including choirs, folk bands, solo artists, samba, drama and dance performances, not to mention a BBQ courtesy of the Fairfield Parents Network, and stalls selling beautiful gifts. Last year’s Gala was a fantastic event with a carnival atmosphere and blue skies, making it a perfect end to the school year.

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Fairlawn Primary School celebrates successful first Ofsted inspection FAIRLAWN Primary School has received a resounding Good judgement in its first Ofsted inspection. The school, which opened nearly three years ago in Fairlawn Road, Montpelier, Bristol, was rated Good in all areas by the education watchdog. Parents, staff, leaders and governors were all praised for their contribution to Fairlawn’s success. “Good relationships between adults and pupils are evident across the school,” the inspector, Paul Smith, wrote in his report. “Teachers and support staff are very committed to pupils’ care and well-being. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly supportive and happy with the school

and its leadership. Leaders and governors are very proud of the school and ensure that everyone works closely as a team.” Mr Smith judged the school, which has 95 pupils in Reception and Years 1 and 2, to be Good for leadership and management, behaviour and safety of pupils, quality of teaching and learning, achievement of pupils and early years provision. “Since the school’s inception, leaders have demonstrated high expectations of developing a culture of positive learning attitudes throughout the school. The quality of teaching and learning ensures that pupils make good progress.” Children are set ambitious targets, reading is a strength of the school, teachers have good subject knowledge and high expectations, the report said.

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solving skills, writing skills and knowledge of phonics. Julie Molesworth, Principal of Fairlawn Primary School, which is part of Venturers’ Trust, sponsored by the Society of Merchant Venturers and the University of Bristol, said everyone at Fairlawn was proud of the inspection outcome. “The children’s well-being is at the heart of everything we do, with a strong sense of partnership between school and family that aims to bring out the very best in every child – I am delighted to see this recognised in the report,” she said. Lesley Freed, Chair of Governors, said: “We are extremely proud of our school community – the children are happy, engaged and eager to learn; and the staff, parents and carers work so hard in everything they do for the school, sharing a commitment to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children. We welcome the development points in the report which will help us on our journey to Outstanding.”

School’s 70th anniversary PLANS for a big celebration are well under way at Colston’s Primary School who celebrate their 70th anniversary at a special event on Saturday 30 June. Events have been happening in preparation for the big day all month. The school has been decorated by the children during festival arts week in the run up to the party, taking inspiration from the 21 languages spoken across the school. The school revealed that they will be renamed Cotham Gardens Primary School from September and the children have been designing the new school logo. A 70th Anniversary Heritage Project Exhibition (run in collaboration with www.locallearning.org.uk) including a timeline, Colston statue plaque work and memories from former pupils and staff has been created for the event. The gates open from 2pm - 6pm on the day at the school’s top site at 18 Cotham Grove BS6 6AL. There’s plenty of entertainment during the afternoon - the Maypole dancers perform at 2.30pm followed by the International Choir at 3pm. The children's performances begin at 4pm, including the Colston’s Got Talent finalists, and at 5pm Funk it Up show some moves with their fantastic street dance routines. There’s plenty to see and do and memories to be made at this special anniversary event.

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n NEWS In Bishopston this month... 20mph Consultation The council will shortly be starting a consultation on the 20mph speed limits on roads across the city. The aim of the review is to identify whether any localised adjustments are needed to the 20mph speed limit to improve its effectiveness. It is not about whether the 20mph limit should be in place. This is an approach that we support, as the evidence shows that 20mph has increased safety a. The consultation will seek to use evidence to guide the decisions around where to increase or decrease speed limits. Whilst the concentration will be on roads the council know are an issue for some people, there will be the opportunity to discuss any roads you want. The consultation will go live on the June 20 for eight weeks, and will be available at bristol.citizenspace.com, as well as on paper at libraries. Lidl The application to build a Lidl on the site of the Muller Road

bus depot was considered by a committee of councillors last month. It was approved subject to a variety of transport and air quality mitigations, which should limit some of the impact . Targeted Short Breaks Consultation There is a consultation running on changes to the council’s Targeted Short Breaks programme. These provide valuable support to families. The consultation is not about reducing or removing the service, but on whether it can be improved within the money allocated. Some of the changes being considered are targeting more short breaks by age group, reducing support for travel costs, and extending eligibility to include children with complex ADHD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The consultation will also be looking at whether the Bristol Autism Project is meeting needs of users. The consultation can be found at bristol.citizenspace.com, and it will also be taken to special

schools, community groups, and to current users of the service. . For anyone with a child with a disability who is interested to find out what is already available in the area, findabilitybristol.org. uk is a great source. Tennis Courts at the Ardagh The council has approved £550k of investment in the tennis courts at the Ardagh on Horfield Common. The money will go towards renovating six of the eleven courts, which will then become part of a new citywide tennis membership scheme. This will involve charging for the courts either by a small yearly fee or “pay as you go”, with reductions for low incomes. We were frustrated by the decision making process for this, which did not allow for consultation or negotiation with the Ardagh Community Trust on the proposal. The Trust are bringing forward their own business case for the site, and hopefully they’ll be able to work around this decision, which will

leave the remaining five courts for possible inclusion in the Trust’s project. Wetherspoons Wetherspoons had put in another planning application to convert 349 Gloucester Road into one of their pubs. Whilst it would be great to have this derelict eyesore back in use, we were concerned about the impact that a pub with a large outdoor terrace at this location would have on noise, anti-social behaviour, odour, parking, and the economic wellbeing of nearby businesses. We were pleased to learn that the council’s planning department have refused the application on a variety of grounds. It remains to be seen whether Wetherspoons will seek to address these concerns and bring a new application forward. Tom Brook – Cllr.Tom. Brook@bristol.gov.uk Eleanor Combley – Cllr. Eleanor.Combley@bristol.gov.uk

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n NEWS In St Andrews this month... BRISTOL City Council is part of a new campaign – Talking Trees Bristol – to encourage people to plant trees in their gardens and sponsor a tree, with the aim of doubling Bristol’s canopy cover by 2050. Currently, Bristol boasts a canopy cover of 15%. If we can double this to 30% it will help to neutralise air pollution and mitigate the urban heat island effect. For more information visit www. talkingtreesbristol.co.uk One of the pledges in the Mayor’s manifesto was to review the city’s 20mph zones. You are probably aware that several years ago the majority of roads in Bristol had their speed limits reduced to 20mph. This has been a successful policy, demonstrated recently by a study from the University of the West of England, which estimated

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WE'RE ONLINE TOO - WWW.BISHOPSTONVOICE.CO.UK In Cotham this month... Redland May Fair: The RCAS team who have been organising this annual event which has run for 40 years have all resigned, citing excessive bureaucracy and increasing licence fees to the council which meant more frustrating work for less benefit. The LibDem administration had brought in a simplified process which made us the street party and festival capital of Britain. RCAS is a great local organisation and should have more than its 700 members. Volunteers are also very welcome. https://rcas.org. uk/ I announced last month that the BCR Street scene group had also stood down due for similar reasons. This is not a coincidence. Please ask the mayor why BCC is making it so difficult for volunteers to keep our communities thriving and clean? This sits alongside the announcement that BCC has changed its deal with the Ardagh centre on Horfield Common when they were set to make a

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Cover up to keep safe this summer THERE may be clouds in the sky but that doesn’t mean your skin is safe! That’s the message skin experts are hoping to get across as summer approaches and people start shedding their shirts in an attempt to get their annual sun tan. With Sun Awareness week taking place last May 14 to 20, dermatologists are taking the opportunity to highlight the dangers of spending too much time in the sun. And they are keen to point out that it doesn’t have to be ‘a scorcher’ before people should start taking protective action. “When the sun is blasting down everyone should know the drill by now,” explained Dr Shalini Narayan a consultant dermatologist at Spire Bristol Hospital. “The danger is when there is cloud cover or a breeze that is making everything appear cooler. Clouds reduce the amount of ultraviolet A and B radiation that reaches the earth's surface and our skin, but don’t stop the damaging

cream or lotion. “I would also advise that, particularly between 11am and 3pm when the sun rays are at their strongest, you actually put kids in long sleeved tee-shirts and light, long trousers. “It is always better to be safe than sorry and my advice would be that if you are outdoors in summer take care. Just because you can’t feel the burn doesn’t mean you aren’t burning!”

rays. Clouds block more visible light than ultraviolet radiation,” he explained. “Admittedly there will be ‘summer days’ when it is pouring it down with rain and the clouds are so thick and grey that your umbrella and raincoat should give all the cover you need but, basically, if the sun is shining then your skin is in danger.” Government figures show skin

cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK and rates continue to rise with at least 100,000 new cases diagnosed each year resulting in approximately 2,500 people deaths. Dr Narayan added: “In the case of young children if it is warm enough for them to be playing out in shorts and tee shirts then the sun is usually strong enough to merit covering them in a protective

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July, 2018

n NEWS In Redland this month... PThe future of voluntary groups We were saddened and concerned to hear the news that vital local groups like Redland Green’s May Fair steering group and the neighbourhood’s Street scene group said they’d be ending their work. A thriving voluntary sector, supported by the council and local businesses, is vital to the strength of our area, and underpins our quality of life. It’s also a strong warning of issues we’ve previously talked about that there has to be some council support to enable and complement their work. In the case of the May Fair committee the increasing costs and requirements, and reducing help from the council undermined the viability of this popular charitable event. There is still room for a fresh committee to revisit their work and take on a similar event for the future - if you are interested do let Redland Green Community Association or RCAS know. The social and community benefits of such events are enormous and we'd

like to offer our thanks to the hard work of the committee over many years in creating such a valuable and fun event. In the case of the street scene group a small number of people have delivered daily work across the area clearing tagging, reporting flytipping, and painting anti graffiti coatings on street furniture and other surfaces, adding up to thousands of pounds of unpaid work through the whole year. A decision by Bristol Waste on behalf of the council to start charging for professional services which had previously been free had caused the group to believe their work alone would no longer be enough to maintain standards in the area as larger, harder problems would no longer be tackled. Fortunately discussing the issues at the highest levels with BWC and BCC has brought hope a solution will found. Our new roles on committees At May’s Full Council AGM the Labour majority administration

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July, 2018

n PRIMAL POSTURE with

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Posture – a natural part of lifestyle medicine In just the three years I have been writing this posture feature there has been a mighty shift towards lifestyle medicine – that is, acting on the understanding that our health and wellbeing lies in the availability and adoption of truly functional nutrition, exercise, sleep patterns and so on. Now advocated on prime time tv by celebrity doctors like Ranjan Chatterjee and Michael Mosley, lifestyle medicine has gone from being the passion of brave pioneers and ‘early adopters’ to mainstream. It often challenges conventional wisdom. There is, for example, exciting and compelling evidence that the avoidance, management and even reversal of Type 2 diabetes can be achieved through dietary changes. Recently in Bristol on her “Fare Thee Well” tour, Joan Baez uses the Gokhale Method. We also need to radically rethink our approach to structural health, with an increasing proportion of the population needlessly suffering back pain and joint degeneration. Back in March Eddie Mair on Radio 4 asked two

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validity. Of course we do think posture is hugely important, but we also see the S-shaped spine, the commonly held ideal of good posture, as misguided and very much a part of the problem. If you suffer from back pain, or other musculoskeletal problems, the Gokhale Method Free Workshop is an opportunity to find out more. People always find them fascinating and get to take away some practical tips as well as finding out about our life-changing 6-lesson course. This will be my last posture feature for a while as I am taking a break to work on some new Gokhale Method projects. I look forward to sharing them with readers in the future, and who knows, perhaps meeting you in a class?! For further details on pain-free posture and movement see www.gokhalemethod.com , including sign-up for my Free Workshops: • Sunday 8th July, 6pm, Online

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July, 2018

n MAYOR'S VIEW

We are the champions ... I WANT to kickoff this Mayor’s column by wishing the England football team great success in the Russian World Cup. Hopefully they will do well, although they might be on the plane home by the time you read this! Sport is a key priority for me, particularly as it made such an impact on my own development as a youth. I want to improve Bristol’s sporting offer and make it accessible to all. We’re aiming to do this in three ways: improving elite talent pathways for Bristolians, bringing world-class sporting events to the city and increasing participation. That’s why I was so pleased to support the launch of Bristol’s Sporting Hall of Fame at an inaugural event at Ashton Gate stadium. Over 70 nominations were uploaded to an online platform consisting of community heroes, young hopefuls, stars who compete at an international level and those who achieve against the odds. Among those mentioned are some of Bristol’s biggest sporting names like former world champion boxer Lee Haskins, three-time ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington and Olympic gymnast Claudia Fragapane. These nominees represent some of the best of what our city has to offer and their achievements and stories will help motivate others to get out and

try something new, hopefully inspiring a whole new generation to get involved in sport. It’s great that Bristol’s Sporting Hall of Fame will celebrate the city’s many sporting inspirations, share stories and encourage others to follow in their footsteps and I congratulate everyone who has been recognised as part of it. There are two other awards I want to mention this month. They are the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) South West Sustainability Award and a RIBA South West 2018 accolades given to a new project called Challender Court in Henbury. This Bristol City Council housing development won the two architectural awards in recognition of the sustainability of the eight one-bed properties. I have a commitment of building 2,000 new homes – 800 affordable – a year by 2020. As part of this, we are not just looking at numbers, but also the quality of housing and communities we create. These award-winning homes are designed to meet the Passivhaus building standards which aim to reduce energy usage. This will result in extremely energy efficient properties which will see household utility bills dramatically reduced. We have completed 81 new homes since the start of the New Build Housing Programme,

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July, 2018

n VINEYARD NEWS with INGRID BATES JUNE is a very busy month for me both on the vineyard and the wine front. Rosé sales have been high and with the warm weather we’ve been experiencing the vines have been growing like crazy. There are various sequential events that happen across the growing season in vineyards and this year it feels like they’ve been whizzing past and we’re nearly at harvest. I exaggerate of course but flowering will be happening by the time this goes to print, which

is pretty early for us. A warm start to the summer means big flowers and hopefully big bunches of grapes but we won’t know for sure until a few weeks’ time. At the moment the ground is so dry even the tough old vines are looking a bit thirsty and tired – this is almost unheard of in Somerset! We produced our first still Pinot noir rosé in 2013 and every summer since then we’ve been hoping for enough grapes to make some sparkling as well as still wine. In 2016 this finally happened and this week we got the chance to taste the results. Some of the grapes we picked back in 2016 went to produce our first sparkling white wine, which is now almost finished. We made the journey down to Dorset where winemaker Ian Edwards is about to begin the final stages of the sparkling winemaking process. My usual winemaker near Glastonbury made the base wine for our sparkling but he doesn’t have the expensive kit needed to complete the process. We went down to decide the dosage and final style we’d like our sparkling wine to be. We’ve only made 500 bottles but it’s exciting nonetheless. Next year we’ll be even more excited when we add sparkling red to our growing list of wines!

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA

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Monday n Toddler group at Ardagh Pavilion, Kellaway Avenue, Horfield Common. Ages 0-3, cost £2.50 per family includes refreshments and biscuits. All welcome. Friendly vibrant group just drop in. Contact Kay on 01179426580 for further details. n FitSteps, Ashley Down Primary School, Olveston Road, 7-8pm. FitSteps® the new craze in dance fitness classes from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’s’ very own Natalie Lowe, Ian Waite and Mark Foster. n Morris for fitness and fun, 7.15pm – 8.15pm at Horfield URC, Muller Road, Horfield, BS7 9RE during term time only, no performance element, small groups. Sticks and hankies provided. Tel/text: Kim on 07813 346819 / 0117 9401566 n Redland Wind Band rehearses at Redland Parish Hall, Redland Green at 730pm. We sometimes have vacancies, currently mainly for bass instruments. Go to our website redlandwindband.co.uk for further information and to contact us email us on redlandwindband@ gmail.com. Get in touch if you would like to be put on our mailing list or would like to book us for events or fundraisers. n Redland Green Choir meets for rehearsals every Monday 7.30pm-9.30pm at Redland Green School. We sing a wide variety of music. New members welcome: no auditions. For more information,

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visit redlandgreenchoir.org.uk. or phone 0117 9443042. n Beaufort Junior Badminton Club. Venue: Cotham School Sports Hall, Cotham Lawn Road, BS6 6DT. Date/Time: Mondays from 6-7pm, term time only. Age Group: 11 18 years. All standards. Coaching and club play but also progression to Avon County Teams and senior clubs. Coaches CRB checked and Badminton England qualified. Contact: Penny Shears 0794 101 3514. Email: pennyshears@ googlemail.com n RAFA, City of Bristol branch and club Eastfield Westbury on Trym for ex-RAF and associate members. Skittle Alley, parties and functions. Live entertainment on Saturday evenings. Open Monday to Saturday lunchtimes and evenings. Sundays noon till 5pm. All enquiries telephone 0117 3291913. n Exercise Movement and Dance class for ladies. Low impact classes offer dance, exercise and core strengthening. Strengthen muscles, raise energy levels, improve balance and mobilise joints. 6.25-7.30pm at Fairlawn Primary School, Fairlawn Road, Montpelier, Bristol, BS6 5JL. Tel: Rachael at FL Exercise on 07966 418 714 / rachaelwilliams@ talktalk.net . Classes run on 5-7 week basis - charged as a block booking (£8 per class -1st Class Free). n Mondays 10:00am, 11:15am, 18:00pm. Yoga for everyone and all stages of life. Move, breathe, strengthen, calm at our beautiful YogaSpace Bishopston studio. Find out more at www.bristolyogaspace. co.uk or contact Clara hello@ bristolyogaspace.co.uk / 07530 053 543. n Senior Film Club, every third Monday in the month at 2pm St Peter's Hall, The Drive, Henleaze, BS9 4LD. All Welcome. Refreshments £3. Dial-a-ride transport possible by personal arrangement ; 0845 130 1875. n Redland Green Bowls Club welcomes new members, come along to our club on Redland Green any Monday after 4pm , or book a free taster session with one of our qualified coaches. Jean or Gerry :Tel 9624466 . HALF price membership for the first year (£50) n 8pm Fun Quiz Night: Tv, Film, Music & more! at the Bristol Flyer, Gloucester Road, Bishopston Just £1 to enter n After school French Club for primary children at Gloucester Rd

Quaker Meeting House. the new class times are: Monday: Level 2 – 5.10 – 5.50 All classes take place at The Quaker Meeting House, Gloucester rd. Website – www. frenchclubbristol.com n Watercolour Painting Art Classes take place every Monday at Redland Library, between 10.30am and 12.30pm. Each half term course focusses on a new subject each half term. Suitable for beginner and intermediate levels, with some previous drawing experience recommended. For more information or to book, please visit: www.painting.zone. For queries or to add your name to the mailing list, contact Stella Shaw at admin@painting.zone or ‘phone 07791400362. n Bristol Bridge Club - Come and play, there are daily bridge sessions for experienced and less experienced players. Try a free taster session on a Monday afternoon or evening and Wednesday afternoon. Phone the club before coming, Tel.0117 929 1846 or www.bristolbridgeclub. co.uk n Cotham Parish Church Drop-In Playgroup, Cotham Church Hall, Cotham Road, BS6 6DR, open every Monday of term time from 1.30 to 3.30, offering a warm welcome to children from 0-school age, with their carers. We charge £1 per session per family, which includes refreshments for all, singing and a variety of toys. Some parking is available in front of the church. 0117 9733395 Tuesday n The Golden Buds is a group aimed at 18 months to 4 year olds and is a fabulous opportunity to be outside with your little ones, digging, playing, finding newts and frogs, watering, singing and making things all in the heart of urban Bristol! Sessions run from 9.30-11am and 11.30-1pm in school terms. We take booking on a term by term basis. Each session costs £5, a second sibling is £2.50 and under 12 months can come along free. For more info, visit: thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n Scottish Country Dancing Get fit with Westbury Scottish Club. Classes for beginners at Leonard Hall, Trinity-Henleaze URC, Waterford Road, Henleaze, (Tel: Tina 0117 9075462). Classes for more advanced dancers at St Peter’s Church Hall, Henleaze, (Tel: Cheryl 0117 9590970). 7.30pm to 9.30pm

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wscbristol.com n Discover Buddhism 8pm every Tuesday. Introductory sessions involve 20 minutes of explained meditation then a short talk on a Buddhist topic. Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling, 121 Sommerville Road, St Andrews, BS6 5BX. Suggested donation £4/£2. 0117 9244424 n After school French Club for primary children at Gloucester Rd Quaker Meeting House. KS1 class: Tuesday: Level 1 – 4.10 – 4.45, Level 2 – 4.50 – 5.30 Level 3 – 5.40 – 6.20 Playful practical classes full of games, songs and general silliness to inspire interest and confidence in French. Like French Club Bristol on Facebook or email: alice_m_ watson@msn.com n A weekly Music Appreciation class is running throughout the winter. Come and join us as we listen to and talk about a selection of mainly classical music. No prior knowledge needed. Tuesdays 11-1 at St Mary Magdalene Church Rooms, Stoke Bishop. Music in Britain 18901939 including Elgar Delius and Vaughan Williams. Cost £15 for a single taster session or £100 for the whole 8week term. To book email matthewhm@ peacemail.com, or phone 0117 214 0418. For more info visit: heartmusicbristol.wordpress.com n Melody Makers Baby Friendly Choir A fun and friendly daytime choir for ladies running Tuesdays during term time.9:30-11:00am, The Beehive Pub, BS9 4QY. £5 per session, discounts for members. Contact Natalie www.facebook. com/melodymakerschoir 07890393175. n Bristol Brunel Lions Club – We

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July, 2018 meet at Shirehampton Golf Club on the first Tuesday of every at 7 for 7.30 on the 3rd Tuesday of each month we have a social gathering normally with food. We raise money for charity both locally and beyond through a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Lots of fun and fellowship raising and spending money for good causes. For more details of how to apply for assistance with charitable activities in Bristol or to become involved in our activities see Bristol Brunel Lions Club on line or contact our Club Secretary Bill O’Neill at lion. bill@virginmedia.com n "The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field. From September the lectures will be on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www. theartssociety-bristol.org.uk n A new knitting and crochet group has been set up in the local area. All abilities welcome, including beginners. Please do come along to meet and chat with fellow crafters, discuss projects, share ideas and even learn a new craft. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 am at JP Destiny, Kellaway Avenue. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm at The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze Road. If you are interested in coming along or would like more information please contact Stephanie ToftJones at poppytoft@hotmail.com or visiting our facebook group 'Bristol Knitting and Crochet. n Circle Dance Evenings at The Old Library Eastville, Muller Road BS5 6XP. Last Tuesday evening of the month, 7:30 – 9:30 pm, led by Susannah Temple, £5 donation. Calm & lively, lovely music, beginners welcome, no need for partners. Contact 0117 979 1519, susannahtemple@googlemail.com n The Arts Society Bristol is for those who enjoy the arts and welcomes new members. Activities include lectures by specialists in their field. From September the lectures will be at 8pm on the second Tuesday each month at Redmaids' High School BS9 3AW. More information is on our website www.theartssociety-bristol.org.uk n Bristol United Walking Football - every Tuesday 10.3011.30 at Horfield Leisure Centre. The beautiful game played at a slower pace for the over 50's. First session free then £3. Contact Keith Gwilym on 07948383536 or e-mail buwfc2018@gmail.com n Women's Reading Group looking for new members. We read a wide variety of fiction and meet monthly

bishopstonvoice on a Tuesday evening. Please contact ksnowdon29@gmail.com for further information. Wednesday n Golden Hill Community Garden. 10.00am – 4.00pm. Come and get involved in your local community garden! No experience necessary and kids welcome. Learn about growing and relax in our beautiful space with a cup of tea. No need to come every week or stay all day. Our site is wheelchair accessible including our toilet. For more information contact Lucy ghcgarden@gmail. com or 07506 905 394. We’re just through the gates at the end of Monk Rd BS7 8NE www. thegoldenhillcommunitygarden. com n Bristol Voices Community Choir are welcoming new members, £5 a week (£3 concs) payable at the start of each term. We meet during the school term from 7.30pm to 9.30pm in St Werburgh’s Primary School, James St, BS2 9US. The school is fully accessible and has free parking. No experience necessary, no auditions and you don’t have to read music as all the songs are taught by ear. Our repertoire includes pop, folk, gospel, jazz, show tunes and world music. Find out more about the choir, at www.bristolvoices.org.uk n New Harmony Ladies’ Choir Bristol. Established choir since 1994, we offer a chance for ladies to get together and have a good old sing! No auditions are necessary apart from placing you into the correct voice group soprano, mezzo soprano or alto. We perform several concerts a year and sometimes travel to other parts of the country to sing with other choirs. Our repertoire covers classical, choral, jazz, popular, folk, and show songs. Everyone is welcome to Horfield URC church hall, Muller Rd on Wednesdays 7.30-9.30. We’d love to meet you. For more information contact our website www.nhlcbristol.co.uk or our secretary, Angela nhlc@talktalk. com n Lazy Dog Film Club. A free, small, but perfectly formed community film club based at the Lazy Dog pub on Ashley Down Road. We run the club every other week (Wednesday) in the upstairs of the Pub on Ashley Hill. We screen from Sept - July every year. All showings start at 8pm but we do advise people to book free places via LazyDogFilmClub@gmail.com , as we only have 35 seats per showing. For more information on the upcoming films, visit: www. facebook.com/LazyDogFilmClub n Horfield Townswomen’s Guild. This friendly Townswomen’s Guild

meets on the second Wednesday of each month at St Gregory the Great Church Hall, Filton Road, Horfield, Bristol BS7 0PD at 2.30pm. Why not come along and meet us? Just turn up, or ring Edna on 949 5413, and she will look out for you. n Squirrel Camp Forest School, Badock’s Wood, 9.45-11.15 and 1.00-2.30 (during term time). £6 per family. Contact: jennysanderson@ blueyonder.co.uk. n Sing! with the Bristol Children’s Choir. Open to children aged 7-13 from any school in Bristol. If your child loves singing and would like to do more, Out There Music Children’s Choir could be what you are looking for. Meet every in term time from 4.45-6pm in the performing arts studio at Cotham School. More info, contact Holly Shannon on 07866587424, admin@ outtheremusicbristol.co.uk . n Spiritual Healing at Westbury Park Spiritualist church BS6 7TH Every Wednesday, 2pm - 3.30pm every week. No appointment necessary, animals welcome. Come along and feel the benefit. Also healing after Sunday evening service@8pm. n Wednesdays 10:00am. Baby & Me post-natal yoga class, 10:00 11:00am plus tea and chat after. Supportive, friendly class with babies made very welcome. Move, breathe, meet and chat with other new mums at YogaSpace Bishopston. Find out more at www. bristolyogaspace.co.uk or contact Clara hello@bristolyogaspace.co.uk / 07530 053 543. n Why not join welsh national opera Friends. We support this world class company and everyone is very welcome to join. We offer monthly evening meetings at Redmaids High School MONTHLY at 7.15pm. Talks with music. Costs-£7.00 or £1.00 for students (Friends £5.00). For further information contact: Margaret Borkowski:borkmail@gmail.com n Melody Makers Pop Choir. An evening choir for men and women singing popular songs. Wednesday's term time 7:30-9:00pm The Eastfield Inn, Henleaze. Book a FREE taster www. melodymakerschoir.co.uk n Read together a short story and poem. Weekly drop-in adult group, shared reading. It's fun, sometimes surprising, moving and exciting. No preparation, just come along and listen. Bishopston Library, every Wednesday 11.30am to 1.00pm. We read and chat. Refreshments provided. Free. n Westbury Park WI is the local WI for Westbury Park, Henleaze and Bishopston. We meet on the first Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm in Redland Church Hall,

31 Redland Green Road, BS6 7HE. Guest fees are £4 per meeting – Glass of wine £2, tea, coffee, soft drinks 50p, other refreshment options available, biscuits/cake free. Email westburyparkwi@ gmail.com or see website www. westburyparkwi.org.uk. n Yoga for Pregnancy with Mitch Crossingham, NCT Teacher and Postnatal Angel. Gain confidence, learn breathing techniques, improve flexibility and prepare for any kind of birth at this nourishing and informative class. No previous yoga experience needed. Suitable for all women from 14 weeks of pregnancy. Wednesdays 6:30pm, £10 per session (concessions welcome), contact mitch@birthology. co.uk. n Wednesdays at 10.30am Buddhist Meditation - use a simple technique to help the mind rest in the present and give space for reflection. Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling, 121 Sommerville Road, St Andrews, BS6 5BX. Suggested donation £2. 0117 9244424 Thursday n Bishop Road Community Choir. We are a mixed community choir, meeting at Bishop Road School from 7.45pm to 9pm. Everyone welcome to join, regardless of singing experience. There is no audition and the choir is open to anyone, not just parents of children at the school. We sing a variety of songs and perform locally. £3.00 per session. n Bristol Ladies Choir sings a wide range of music from classical to light. The choir rehearses weekly and gives two main concerts each year. The choir also participates in approximately 9 to 10 other concerts in the Bristol area each year. Meet at 2.15pm - 3.45pm at Church of the Good Shepherd, Bishop Road, Bishopston, BS7 8NA. New members welcome. For more information contact Hazel on 0117 9246587 or visit www. bristolladieschoir.org.uk n The Stepford Singers. Come and try Bishopston’s all female community choir. No need to read music and no auditions! We meet 1pm - 3pm so you can still be in time to pick up kids from school. For more info, email fran@ naturalvoice.net n West Bristol Orchestra meet at the United Reformed Church, Muller Road, from 7.15 - 9.15pm and play a wide range of classical music arranged for our small friendly orchestra. String players of

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n WHAT’S ON IN OUR AREA Grade 5 and above are particularly welcome. For further information please ring 0117 968 3998. n Avon Harmony Ladies A Cappella Chorus meets for rehearsals every Thursday 7.30 -10pm at Fairfield High School, Allfoxton Road BS7 9NL. We are always made welcome, and we are actively recruiting new members. There is no need to be able to read music; we provide teaching tracks for learning by ear. See our website for more details www.avonharmony.co.uk or contact Mandy on 0117 652693 or Barbara on 07717 424421. n Horfield Quakers hold a halfhour meeting for worship to be held every Thursday Evening from 6.307pm, at Horfield Quaker Meeting House, 300 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8PD. All are welcome. n Pregnancy Yoga and Birth Preparation at Horfield Leisure Centre, 7.30-9.15pm. Classes offer you the time to celebrate your pregnancy, ask questions and meet other mumstobe in a safe and welcoming environment. For more information visit www.lymalnick. info, or contact Ly on 07843 377 718 / ly.malnick@gmail.com n Slimming World Bishopston. St Michael and All Angels Church (Pigsty Hill) Gloucester Road. Groups at 9.30am and 7.30pm every Thursday. £9.95 to join and £4.95 per week after that. 6 and 12 week countdowns available. Just turn up or Call Sue on 0117 924 3556 or 07702 578 298 for a chat. n Kings Lawn Tennis Club Rusty Rackets, 19:30-21: 00. Want to get back into tennis? Come along to our fun and welcoming Rusty Rackets session every Thursday evening at Kings Lawn Tennis Club, Maplemeade ( just off Kings Drive) BS7 8JG. Nonmembers (£8) and members (£6) welcome! Contact Head Coach Elly Shearman only tennis .kings@hotmail.com for

more details! n Bridge for Beginners and Improvers West of England Bridge Club now welcomes new/novice bridge players for weekly sessions held every Thursday afternoon. Cost £3. Doors open at 1.45pm and play is from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. No partner needed and we have experienced players to help and advice. Beginners lessons also offered email bridgeclassbristol @ gmail.com or ring 0117 2302694 for more info. Venue: Golden Hill Sports Club, Wimbledon Road, Bristol BS6 7YA. Full details at www. woebc.co.uk n Spiritualist church Westbury Park Cairns Road BS6 7TH Open development circle Thursday evening at 7.15 for 7.30 start All are welcome. n Sporting Memories Group at the Gloucestershire County Cricket Ground most Thursdays from 11am to 12.30pm. A group suitable for people that are isolated or lonely and may have memory difficulties. The group is particularly for those that are interested in sport. Please contact John Collis on 07757527634 or come along to the ground from 11am. n Henleaze Ladies Choir is a friendly welcoming group which meets in St Peters Church Hall, Henleaze on Thursdays between September and May from 1.30 – 3.30 pm (with a short break for tea). We give 2 charity concerts a year in December and May and from time to time are invited to entertain community groups around the city. There are also occasional social events organised. We are always pleased to see new members. Pease come and try a rehearsal without obligation. To find out more contact Jane English (07752 332278) or Jean Wickham (0117 9624466). n North Bristol Community Project Arts Fringe: Arts for Well-being,

Thursdays 10am-12pm. Well-being Lunch Club, Thursdays 12.30-2pm. 10 week Sewing for Employability course, Mondays 10am -12pm; now taking bookings for the next sewing course starting on January 8 2018. The 10 week sewing course & the Lunch Club are FREE. For all other activities, there is a fee of £10 towards the cost of basic materials, tuition & refreshments. 160 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8NT, Tel: 0774 237 7799 /0117 924 6228, www. northbristolcommunityproject. org.uk n Read together a short story and poem. Weekly drop-in adult group, shared reading. It's fun, sometimes surprising, moving and exciting. No preparation needed, just come along and listen. Bishopston Library every Thursday 11.30am - 1.00pm. We read and chat. Refreshments provided free. n Bristol Healing Group Dropin Healing Session at Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road, BS6 6JE. Thursdays 5.00 6.30 pm, donation basis. Healing is holistic, gentle, relaxing, helps restore balance and wellbeing, recommended for stress. Contact Barbara 0117 9082061. n Henbury Singers welcome new members. A mixed, non audition choir, we meet at Stoke Bishop Primary School, Thurs evenings. We sing choral music, carols, musicals, gospel and folk songs. Contact Maggie Cavanna 0117 973 4794 or secretary@henburysingers.org. n Curvy Girl Yoga Class 9.3010.30am Kudacan 7 Dongola Ave BS7 9HG. A yoga class specifically for ladies size 16 or more. A women only event. Your first class £5. Thereafter, £8 per person per class. www.curvygirlyoga.co.uk Friday n Bristol University of the third age (u3a) scrabble group would welcome new members. We play

very friendly and informal games every Friday at the Beehive, Wellington Hill West, BS9 4QY from 2 to 4pm. For further info please contact Heddy SARA on 0117 9241318 and indicate when asked to give your name that you are phoning about scrabble in order not to be blocked. also email : nigel.d.sara@btinternet.com n The Bristol Astronomical Society host astronomical talks and activities each week. We provide free Saturday observing at our observatory in Failand and often hold Star Parties in and around Bristol. Friday evening talks are held at 7pm at Bristol Photographic Society, Montpelier, BS6 5EE. See website for details: www. bristolastrosoc.org.uk February events: 2nd - Talks from members, 9th - Talk: The Herschels (the West's most famous astronomers), 16th - Telescope building and engineering, 23rd AGM and Member talks. Saturday n Whiteladies Farmers’ and Fair Trading Market is now held EVERY Saturday, from 8.30am-2pm. Takes place at the junction of Whiteladies/Apsley/Burlington Roads. Stalls cover bread, cheese, local lamb and chicken, fish, preserves, cakes, sushi, local fruit and veg, wild food larder, and recycled tools, wooden items and much more. n Coffee, Tea and Refreshments served every Saturday from 10.30am to noon at Bishopston Methodist Church, 245 Gloucester Road. Join us for a rest and a chat. n The Clifton Garden Society are eager to attract new members from all parts of Bristol. The Society offer monthly visits by coach to country houses and gardens, a quarterly newsletter. and an annual holiday. If you would like to join this friendly group please call 0117 9737296 for full details.

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n NEWS Yoga for Health by Diana Penny

of Yogawest (www.yogawest.co.uk) Here is the latest in the series of yoga poses running from September until August. If you have any questions, pop into Yogawest with this page and ask a teacher for some help.

Yoga Pose of the Month:

Savasana

(relaxation pose) To recover at the end of your practice, and to learn the art of becoming quiet inside, practice Savasana. Benefits: this pose, when practiced for 10 – 15 minutes at a stretch, with the back supported on folded blankets or a thin bolster, will greatly benefit those with asthma, anaemia, high blood pressure, breathlessness, bronchial

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1. S it in Dandasana (Staff Pose). 2. Bend your knees. Lean back onto your elbows. 3. L ie down evenly along your spine. 4. Straighten your legs. Carefully place them, one at a time, on the floor on the centre of the back of the thighs and calves. Let your feet fall out to the sides. 5. Turn your arms outward and rest them to your sides with the palms facing up. Elongate the back of your neck and rest your head on the centre of the back of the scull. Draw your shoulders away from your ears. If your head is tipping back, place a folded blanket under it. 6. D raw inward. Consciously relax the muscles and joints. Let go completely. Allow the breath to become soft and quiet. Hold for 5 minutes.

Drawings and posture text reproduced by kind permission of Bobby Clennell, a senior Iyengar teacher in New York who teaches biennial workshops at Yogawest.

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WOULD you like to get your vaccinations and travel medicines at the best price, time and citywide location possible?That’s exactly what we are offering at the Kellaway Pharmacy Bristol Travel Clinic. An estimated 35 million travellers jet off without seeking any medical advice. Please don’t put your health at risk. Malaria, hepatitis, rabies, cholera, Japanese encephalitis are only some of the travel-related diseases that we help protect you from. Discovering another country's health system as a patient, when you are a long way from home is no holiday maker's dream. The additional cost and anxiety all part of the nightmare. Our travel clinic is run by NHS regulated professionals providing expert advice you can rely on. By using our service, you are supporting our community-focused award-

winning independent pharmacy and enabling us to donate to our charity partner WaterAid. Eight weeks before your trip is the recommended time to seek health advice but if it is late, don’t panic. We offer same day, last minute appointments, just get in touch today. We also now have partner locations across the city and in South Gloucester too. Do spread the word to family and friends. Call us free on 0800 7723575. Other key expertise we offer; safely travelling with medicines, storing fridge preparations e.g insulin, eye drops, liquid restrictions on airlines, legal implications of travelling abroad with some medicines, adjusting doses to accommodate long distance travel. Managing travel sickness and preventing stomach upset effectively across all age

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Gloucester Road: take a tour BRISTOL’S Independent District has a whole host of fun events planned for July, beginning with a Craft Beer tour of Gloucester Road on July 8. The popular Gloucester Road Charity Shop Tour with a Personal Stylist returns for two days on July 20 - 21. It’s a fun and accessible way to learn about styling tricks and hunt down some chic bargains. And, what’s more, all goodies can be carried home with the newly designed Eco friendly shopping bags now being sold by many of the traders to reduce plastic bag use. Visit facebook @ Bristolsindiedistrict for more information and tickets.

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ongoing creative rehabilitation. They work in prisons running a creative mentoring programme, which encourages prisoners to discover their creative talents and produce artwork for sale. The aim of Prodigal Arts is to help people in prison and post-release 'unlock' their creative potential, 'setting free' a positive sense of individual achievement and self-worth which aims to contribute to reducing the chances of reoffending. Founded a year ago, Raw Space is a growing collaborative and social co-working space located in the heart of the many independent businesses on

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n BOOKS OF THE MONTH Adult Fiction: Read by the Library Reading Group

Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern BLURB: The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. The black sign, painted in white letters that hangs upon the gates, reads: Opens at Nightfall Closes at Dawn As the sun disappears beyond the horizon, all over the tents small lights begin to flicker, as though the entirety of the circus is covered in particularly bright fireflies. When the tents are all aglow, sparkling against the night sky, the sign appears. Le Cirque des Rêves The Circus of Dreams. Now the circus is open. Now you may enter.

There were mixed reviews about the Night Circus, Some members enjoyed this book and others didn’t. This lead to an interesting discussion around the way it was written and the story itself. It is a tale of Fantasy and Magic, so if you like to embrace the Fantasy world and believe in Magic this could be a book for you Children’s Fiction - Read and enjoyed by Theadora

My Best Friend the Suffragette By Sally Morgan Christine Sedgwick lives with her mother, father, brother and cousin. Her life is quite normal, until, she meets Mary Forrest. Mary’s sister and Christine’s cousin are suffragettes! What will happen? The suffragettes were a group of women who wanted women to get the vote. Their slogan was “Deeds not words.” The suffragettes were very brave, respectable

women who finally got the vote! I like the history in this story, but my favourite thing about this story is that it is entirely made up of letters between Christine and Mary. I totally recommend this book to historical fiction fans. If you read and enjoy My Best Friend the Suffragette you may like Opal Plumstead by Jacqueline Wilson. Keep reading! By Theadora For these books and many more, visit us at Bishopston Library. If we don’t have exactly what you’re looking for, there are over 2 million items from which you can reserve across LibrariesWest and collect from any library of your choice. Opening Hours:

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n VETS' ADVICE

Why is my pet limping?

happen in any joint. The joint will be stiff and there might be some creaking when flexing the joint. Joint supplements can help care for joints and provide mild pain relief. Often as the pet ages, they will need some anti-inflammatory medicine for a greater level of pain relief. There are also specialists who do animal acupuncture, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy.

Limping or lameness is a common reason for pets being brought into the practice. I often watch the animal walk around the consulting room and then I will examine the sore leg, starting my examination at the paw. I will also ask owners; How old is the pet? How long has the dog/cat been limping? Did they see the injury happen?

Sore paws

Some common reasons for limping are:

Cats, in particular, are commonly involved in catfights. The wounds inflicted by teeth or claws can introduce infection. Often I will find a small scab or wound on the sore leg that is the source of the infection.

Arthritis Middle aged and elderly pets often get arthritic joints. Commonly affected joints are elbows, hips and knees but arthritis can

If a pet has a sore pad, they may be very reluctant to put their foot to the ground. Thorns and glass can get stuck in the pads and cause a sudden limp. Broken nails and nail bed infections also cause limping.

Sprains and strains Very active and energetic pets may pull a muscle or get a soft tissue injury. Often they need rest and pain relief to allow the strain to settle. Unfortunately, some dogs can tear the ligaments in their knee and may require surgery to stablise the joint. Fractures I am pleased to say that this is rare. Often the pet will have had an accident or trauma. I will give strong pain relief and take x-rays of the leg to confirm where the break is.

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n NATURE WATCH With Dawn Lawrence

AS the first drops of summer rain hit the hot, dry ground a heady perfume is released. Animals raise their noses and sniff the air, people do too. It is a distinctive earthy, metallic smell but always welcome; it only comes after a dry spell. It is called petrichor and is a mixture of organic compounds produced by plants and soil bacteria. These oily substances accumulate during dry weather and are released as the first drops of water liberate the oils from the dry earth and leaves. I wonder if the plants can detect this scent in the air – do their weary roots, exhausted from trying to extract moisture from the parched soil, relax at last? As the rain hits the ground it must wet the surface before it can begin to seep in and do some good. A light rain will do nothing for the plants, it will evaporate again before it can reach down to the roots. A sudden heavy rain

might simply run off into ditches and gutters. But in steady rain you can almost feel the plants sighing with pleasure, like a cricketer draining a pint after a hot innings. Earth worms take the chance to explore their patch when it rains – they need a moist skin in order to breathe so they can’t come out in dry weather. Their burrows help to direct the rain-water down into the ground – just one of the ways in which they engineer the soil to be more productive for life. But they are vulnerable to predators because birds have learned their habits. (A whole column could be devoted to earthworms – there are around 30 species in Britain!) Herring gulls play a rather mean trick – they don’t even wait for the weather to change. They dance a rain-dance, pattering their feet rapidly on the grass, with a penetrating look in their eye. They are not calling up the rain – they are mimicking it. The worms rise innocently to the surface expecting to find newly washed grassland, only to encounter the mighty beak of a hungry gull. It is a sophisticated technique – it would appear that the gulls’ feeding behaviour is shaped by evidence-based science!

We once watched a blackbird foraging in our garden during hot weather. At last he found a slug though he didn’t seem to relish the prospect. He eyed it suspiciously and then spent a long time trying to wipe off the sticky slime, pausing now and again to wipe his gummed-up beak on the patio steps. Worms are evidently preferable but in dry weather they are hard to extract from the baked soil. When it rains the canny blackbird appears on the lawn, shaking drops of water off her beak, keen to collect some easy food for her hungry brood. If the alternative is a sticky slug we can imagine her relief at the first whiff of petrichor.

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n INSIDE OUT LEAVING the ceiling white is absolutely the status quo when it comes to decorating. Occasionally my advice to paint ceilings even a pale off-white, is met with shock and surprise, but to a designer’s mind leaving the ceiling white is just that: leaving it. Increasingly known as ‘the fifth wall’, ceilings are all too often forgotten about despite being just as large a surface as the floor. The convention is to use the lightest paint on the upper reaches of rooms which makes sense when you think of the sky being above us. A white ceiling presiding over a scheme that does not include a significant amount of pure white however can make for a very stark contrast, so my usual advice would be to opt instead for a pale neutral or off-white with undertones that match the rest of the scheme. Little Greene even categorise their paints as warm whites and cool whites, none of which look very ‘white’. This is where we enter the territory of wedding-dress-white paint names like Oyster, Ivory, Platinum, Alabaster, Pearl, even Dover Cliffs and Bone White. Viewed against white paper or card even the palest

The Fifth Wall of these will look strong, but in the context of a decorative scheme and placed up high on a ceiling, these paints will read as white, and with careful choosing The Right White. There’s nothing so much fun as ripping up the rule book of course. Painting a ceiling the same colour as the walls, particularly when they are dark, is a great way to erase the ‘horizon’ line between the two planes, tricking the eye into perceiving the space as larger or taller than it really is. Rich colours, patterns, wallpapers, Photo by Maros Fecik on Unsplash textures and high gloss finishes are all valid and possibly your ceiling! choices for ceilings, and if you https://www.pinterest.co.uk/ don’t believe me take a look at my zoehewettdesign/fifth-wall-fun/ Pinterest board called Fifth Wall WWW.stylemongersofbristol. Fun to see if you change your mind, co.uk

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Psychogeography: how places make us feel A WORKSHOP designed to help attendees understand how different places and spaces make us feel is being held to raise funds for Bristol’s last remaining rehab centre. Chandos House, a residential treatment centre for addiction based on Chandos Road in Redland, is on a critical fundraising mission to continue saving the lives of men suffering from substance and alcohol addiction. Writer Will Self is one of the Chandos House’s brothers and supporters. Through his work as Professor of Contemporary Thought at Brunel University, Will teaches a course on Psychogeography, which can be understood as a means of investigating and making use of the way different places and spaces make us feel. Psychogeography focuses on the practice of dérive, ‘drifting’ through the world to better understand how our preconceptions and preoccupations shape the environment about us. Two exclusive sessions will be led by Will at Chandos House on Wednesday July 11. A morning session will be held for residents as part of their ongoing therapy, and a second afternoon session at 2pm will be open to those who’d like to support the work of the facility and learn how to enact the ‘dérive’ and creatively remake their own world. Will stresses that you don’t have to be an artist or writer to gain from dérive, and anyone who works creatively (and feels blocked in any way) should find it extremely helpful. Because of the intimate nature of the session only ten places are available and tickets are by donation from £65 to £830, which will pay for an individual therapy session all the way up to one man’s full treatment costs for one week. To find out more about the session or to book your place, email kate@chandoshouse.org or visit http://chandoshouse.org/

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